11 th and living Guru is Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee Maharaj

Prayer Time.....

Which Guru Sahibs have we learnt about this term?

What do we recite after Ardaas? This was Shri Guru Gobind Singh Jee Maharaj’s last sermon: Agya Bhai Akal Ki Tabe Chalyo Panth As was ordained by the Timeless, thus was established the Panth. Sabh Sikhan Ko Hukam Hai Guru Manyo Granth To all Sikhs, let this be the order, recognize the Granth as your Guru. Guru Granth Ji Manyo Pragat Guran Ki Deh The reverend Guru Granth is the visible body of the gurus Jo Prabh Ko Milbo Chahe Khoj Sabad Mein Leh Those that seek to meet with Vaheguru, delve into the Shabad

In 1708 AD at Sri Hazoor Sahib, Nanded with 5 Singhs in the Hazoori (Presence) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Jee uttered the following in front of all those presence as a command: “With the blessing of God the Khalsa Panth was created, all Sikhs have a commandment to believe in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee, which is the living embodiment of the 10 Guru’s. Whatever you desire can be obtained by meditating on the Shabad (Verses) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee.” Eternal Guruship.....

Sri Guru Gobind Singh Jee passed the Guruship to Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee. Contains the light and love of all the Gurus.

The LIVING Guru The light and love of all the Guru’s is in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee Maharaj. When you look at maharaj remember the ten Gurus.

What do we recite after Ardaas? This was Shri Guru Gobind Singh Jee Maharaj’s last sermon: Agya Bhai Akal Ki Tabe Chalyo Panth As was ordained by the Timeless, thus was established the Panth. Sabh Sikhan Ko Hukam Hai Guru Manyo Granth To all Sikhs, let this be the order, recognize the Granth as your Guru. Guru Granth Ji Manyo Pragat Guran Ki Deh The reverend Guru Granth is the visible body of the gurus Jo Prabh Ko Milbo Chahe Khoj Sabad Mein Leh Those that seek to meet with Vaaheguru, delve into the Shabad

How do people treat royalty?

Our Eternal King

Respect Maharaj is the King of Kings how can we show respect? Hands up please... Some ideas...

Personal BehaviourEnvironmentOn the MoveOther  Head must be covered at all times.  Shoes and socks must be removed.  Basic standards of personal hygiene are to be observed especially relating to cleanliness  Eating or drinking while in service is strictly avoided.  Being under the influence of any intoxicant including alcohol, tobacco...etc. is strictly forbidden.  Consuming meat before entering the Darbar Sahib is strictly forbidden.  Complete silence is observed while in Guru's service.  Respectful attitude towards others who are present.  No Discrimination while doing Sewa  The room should be kept clean  The rumalla sahibs that are used to cover Guru Granth Sahib Ji are kept clean and changed daily.  The Guru Granth Sahib Ji is always placed on a Manji Sahib (small handmade throne).  A canopy is always placed over the Guru Granth Sahib Ji.  A Chaur Sahib is provided besides Guru Granth Sahib Ji with a small platform to house the Karah Parshad (sacramental food) and other offerings.  Everyone should cover their head and take off their shoes.  Five initiated Sikhs accompany Guru Granth Sahib at all times when travelling  Another Sikh does Chaur Sahib seva  One Singh is to go ahead of Satguru and sprinkle water or wet flower petals.  The Main Singh carrying the Guru must put a clean Rumalla on his Turban before carefully and with respect placing the Guru on this Rumalla. At all times, the Guru should be covered with a small Rumalla so that the Guru's Sarop is always fully "covered".  Also the Sikh carrying Guru Granth Sahib should have "Keshi Ishnaan" or washed hair to show respect.  There should be recitation of "Waheguru" at all times.  No one sits on a higher platform than the Guru.  No one is to come in front of guruji without his or her head covered. Respect